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1) Which of the following would be a very good source of vitamin C for the lacto-ovo-vegetarian? a.Milk b.Eggs c.Broccoli d.Whole-grain bread e.Bananas 2) Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient? a.proteins b.minerals c.water-soluble vitamins d.fat-soluble vitamins e.water Answer: […]

1) Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin K nutrition? a.Deficiency may lead to hemophilia. b.Toxicity may increase risk for hemophilia. c.Absorption is inhibited when bile production diminishes. d.Supplements are highly effective against osteoporosis. e.The UL is 10% […]

1) The classification of underweight is achieved when the BMI first drops below a.14 b.18.5 c.20 d.22.5 e.25.5 2) Approximately how many milliliters are contained in a half-cup of milk? a.50 b.85 c.120 d.170 e.200 Answer: C 3) What is […]

1) The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to a. estrogen. b. aflatoxin. c. high-fat diets. d. sedentary lifestyles. e. progesterone. 2) Among the following, which promotes constriction […]

1) Which item is a chief source of short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids? a. Fish b. Eggs c. Dairy d. Soybeans e. Fruit 2) Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for triglycerides? a. < 150 b. […]

1) Which statement characterizes the lipase enzymes? a. Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults b. Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion c. Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase) plays an active role […]

1) What best characterizes a macrobiotic diet? a.It excludes all hot and salty foods. b.It permits inclusion of many non-organic foods. c.It represents a way of life rather than just a way of eating. d.It emphasizes abundant amounts of fish, […]

1) How does a double-blind experiment work? a.Both subject groups take turns getting each treatment. b.Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental group c.Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control […]

1) How many minerals are known to be essential for human nutrition? a.8 b.12 c.16 d.20 e.24 2) What is the best approach to weight loss? a.Avoid foods containing carbohydrates. b.Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake. […]

1) What is the only food intended to be consumed raw in which the FDA allows the use of sulfite additives? a. Grapes b. Lettuce c. Carrots d. Strawberries e. Apples 2) The enrichment of grain products in the United […]

1) Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise? a. The maximum loss of fluid per hour of exercise is about 0.5 liters. b. In cold weather, the need for water falls dramatically because the body […]

1) You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for six weeks. Which measurement would best assess the patient’s energy expenditure? […]

1) Which of the following is a feature of calcium in the body? a. High blood calcium levels correlate with tetany. b. Abnormal dietary calcium intakes promote calcium rigor. c. Higher calcium intakes correlate with lower body fatness. d. Efficiency […]

1) The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome may be treated with supplements of a.folacin. b.thiamin. c.vitamin C. d.vitamin B12. e.niacin. 2) Which diet promotes the greatest loss of body heat? a.High fat and low protein b.High protein and low fat c.High carbohydrate and […]

1) You are reading a case study from a researcher at World University. The researcher has traveled to the largest city in India and is reporting on an illness present in a 15-month-old boy. The researcher describes the child as […]

1) What form of tocopherol shows vitamin E activity in the human body? a.Alpha b.Beta c.Gamma d.Delta e.Epsilon 2) What is the relative weight of an infant brain compared to an adult’s brain? a. Half as much b. About the […]

1) Which product is a good source of eicosapentaenoic acid? a. Tuna b. Butter c. Salad oil d. Shortening e. Corn oil 2) ____________________ is the process of messenger RNA being made from a template of DNA. Answer: Transcription 3) […]

1) How many mg of calcium are present in a 500-mg tablet of calcium carbonate? a. 100 b. 200 c. 300 d. 400 e. 500 2) Iron overload is also known as a. ferrocyanosis. b. hemoglobinemia. c. hemochromatosis. d. metalloferrothionosis. […]

1) Mary is 15 years old and has just joined her high school swim team. After the first three months of training and competing, her coach sends the team for mandatory physical examinations and routine blood tests. When Mary got […]

1) A feature of sulfite food additives is that they a. are frequently used in wines. b. inhibit growth of most microbes. c. interact with folate to inhibit its absorption. d. are one of the few substances to have virtually […]

1) A person with a disorder that limits absorption of bile is at increased risk for deficiency of a.folate. b.niacin. c.riboflavin. d.ascorbic acid. e.pantothenic acid 2) Of the total amount of glucose energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage […]

1) What single behavior contributes to the most deaths in the United States? a.poor diet b.tobacco use c.alcohol intake d.risky sexual activity e.unsafe driving 2) What is the function of adipose cell hormone-sensitive lipase? a. Hydrolyzes hormones involved in fat […]

1) Which of the following is a feature of pantothenic acid in nutrition? a.Absorption from foods is inhibited by aspirin. b.A deficiency or a toxicity shows similar symptoms. c.Deficiencies are seen primarily in children ages 4-10 years. d.It functions in […]

1) Which of the following is the most likely reason that a blood pressure reading should be repeated before confirming a diagnosis of hypertension? a. The person reacted emotionally to the procedure. b. Blood pressure measuring devices often give inaccurate […]

1) What is aquaculture? a. A seaweed growth system b. The practice of fish farming c. Replenishment of fish in the wild d. The raising of plants in a water environment e. Raising food crops in fluid rather than soil […]

1) Which of the following is a characteristic of heavy metals in the U.S. food supply? a. Virtually all fish contain trace amounts of mercury. b. Mercury contamination of fish is most severe in tuna. c. Toxicity is most severe […]

1) The potential of a substance to harm someone is known as a. a hazard. b. toxicity. c. risk level. d. safety level. e. liability. 2) Which of the following nutrients has functions similar to those of vitamin E? a. […]

1) What is the average monthly benefit for a recipient of SNAP, per person? a. $85 b. $105 c. $135 d. $185 e. $215 2) What is a common side effect from taking certain prescription drugs and consuming grapefruit juice? […]

1) What system was developed by government regulatory agencies and the food industry to help identify and/or control food contamination and foodborne disease? a. The Two-Forty-One-Forty rule b. Safe Handling Certification Program c. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points d. North […]

1) What term is given to the condition of a female athlete who has an eating disorder and develops amenorrhea and osteoporosis? a.Female athlete triad b.Triathlete medical disorder c.High stress tertiary disorder d.Nonadaptable training syndrome e.Athletic hormonal disruption 2) You […]

1) Which of the following cooking techniques for meats results in formation of the highest amounts of carcinogens? a. Broiling b. Roasting c. Marinating before cooking d. Wrapping the food in foil when cooking e. Steaming 2) Which of the […]

1) What is typically a characteristic of a vegetarian diet? a.Fat intake is higher. b.Fiber intake is lower. c.Vitamin B12intake is lower. d.Intakes of vitamins A and C are lower. e.Iron intake is higher. 2) a. 2 k. Caffeine b. […]

1) Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the ____. a.Daily Values b.FDA Standards c.Dietary Reference Intakes d.Recommended Dietary Intakes e.USDA Intake Standards 2) What is the term given to the […]

1) Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents? a. Juice intake is spread throughout the day. b. Milk intake occurs primarily between meals. c. Males typically drink less milk than females. d. Four standard colas […]

1) A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed a. angina. b. a stroke. c. a vascular event. d. metabolic syndrome. e. Chiari event. 2) What term describes foods that contain nonnutrient substances whose known action in […]

1) What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children? a. Obesity b. High sodium intake c. Insufficient calcium intake d. Insufficient potassium intake e. Excess vitamin E intake 2) The hepatic portal vein empties into the ____. […]

1) The typical can of soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar? a. 1 b. 3 c. 7 d. 10 e. 16 2) The upper safe level of intake for aspartame-sweetened soft drinks (cans/day) for a […]

1) Which statement characterizes the protein nutrition in vegetarians? a. Vegetarians in general must practice complementary protein nutrition. b. Most vegetarians should consume gelatin to ensure adequate tryptophan intake. c. Healthy vegetarians typically consume protein sources of very high digestibility. […]

1) Which of the following is a property of conditioned muscles? a. They can store more glycogen. b. They are more efficient at converting fat to glucose. c. They contain fewer mitochondria due to increased glucose utilization. d. They rely […]

1) A lacto-ovo vegetarian wishing to ensure a liberal intake of linolenic acid should consume ____. a. eggs and milk c. safflower oil margarine b. canola oil and walnuts d. corn oil and sunflower oil 2) Approximately how many mL […]

1) What is the most likely reason for a person to have abnormally high blood ammonia levels? a. Liver dysfunction b. Kidney dysfunction c. Protein intake twice the RDA d. Protein intake one-tenth the RDA e. Hyperstimulation of the immune […]

1) Melissa works two jobs to support her three children. Her financial priorities are to pay the rent and utilities and provide food and medical necessities for the children. Melissa rarely eats three meals a day and worries about how […]

1) a. 1 in 7 k. Puberty b. 4-8 l. Linoleic c. 21 m. Weaning d. 80 n. Vitamin D e. 100 o. Colostrum f. Iron p. Lactoferrin g. Casein q. Lactadherin h. Folate r. Epinephrine i. Honey s. Bifidus […]

1) Which of the following describes a way to make an electrolyte solution? a. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water b. Vigorously shake a mixture of corn oil and water c. Dissolve a pinch of corn […]

1) Microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and that are beneficial to health are known as ____. a. probiotics b. prebiotics c. postbiotics d. symbiotics e. abiotics 2) What is a conjugated linoleic acid? a. A type of […]

1) Lycopene is classified as a(n) a. lignan. b. carotenoid. c. phytoestrogen. d. enzyme cofactor. e. teratogen. 2) What is the median weekly number of alcoholic drinks consumed by college students in general? a. 1 ½ b. 3 c. 5 […]

1) Which statement describes an association between energy measurement and foods? a.Indirect calorimetry cannot be used to determine the energy value of alcohol. b.A bomb calorimeter measures the amount of oxygen released when a food is oxidized. c.Direct calorimetry and […]

1) Which of the following is a characteristic of the mineral molybdenum? a. The activity of insulin is enhanced. b. Deficiency symptoms in people are unknown. c. Unusually poor food sources are legumes and cereal grains. d. Toxicity symptoms in […]

1) A complication of diabetes is blurry vision, which results from swelling of the lenses of the eye caused by conversion of excess glucose to a. sugar alcohols. b. glycated fructose. c. long-chain ketones. d. glycated corneal membranes. e. glycoproteins. […]

1) When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s) can lead to storage of fat? a. Fat only b. Carbohydrate only c. Fat and carbohydrate only d. Fat, carbohydrate, and protein e. Protein and fat only 2) Which action […]